Biodiesel Today
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- Atlas Oil Warns of Higher Biodiesel CostConvenience Store News13 hours ago
December 27, 2009 - TAYLOR, Mich. -- With the biodiesel blender tax credit likely to expire Dec. 31, 2009, as health care reform dominates the legislative agenda, petroleum marketer Atlas Oil Co. is actively managing the potential loss of the $1 per gallon credit, but warned its retail customers to expect higher biodiesel costs in 2010 compared to 2009, the company said in a statement.
- Biodiesel Tax Credit Tabled by SenateConvenience Store News29 hours ago
December 28, 2009 - WASHINGTON -- The current biodiesel blender tax credit -- which offers a $1 per gallon subsidy to producers -- is set to expire Dec. 31, and despite this, the Senate has decided to table consideration of an extension until early next year, as it faces other priorities including the health care debate.
- South Korea to Increase Ratio of Biodiesel to 2 Percent in 2010Bloomberg2 days ago
Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- South Korea, Asia’s fourth-biggest polluter, will blend more biodiesel next year as part of efforts to diversify fuel sources, cope with climate change and promote agricultural production.
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Typical Plant Permitting Description Sheet
The following list contains point that will help local officials determine the correct type of permitting and or zoning required necessary to approve a Biodiesel Production plant.
Each manufacturer will vary in the ability to provide these specifications but this would reflect industry standard requirements from a reputable company. In the case of much smaller units local regulations may only require a subset of this.
Typical Required Information
- The entire plant is constructed to all applicable ASME standards including explosion proof Class 1 Division 1 standards.
- Manufacturer will provide cut sheets describing all aspects of the operation.
- All plants in operation have met EPA standards.
- The entire processing system is closed loop with no vapor releases to the atmosphere.
- Components of the plant meet UL requirements.
- Plants can meet class B-31.3 industrial process code parameters if required by client.
- All process controls meet the Level III automation control standards.
- Pressure testing and certification is standard at all facilities.
- Manufacturer can assist clients to meet all applicable seismic regulations subject to local codes.
- Complete documentation and schematics are provided to our customers.
- A complete set of MSDS standards is included with each system.
Additional Information
The manufacturer should include current number of facilities in operation.
The following is a table of liquid storage for various sizes of systems. The colored areas for methanol and catalyst are oversized to accommodate bulk shipments. In all cases multiple smaller tanks are acceptable. For smaller systems just divide by 10x in all cases.
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